Generation Alpha
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Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha for short) are the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Z and are loosely defined as being born between the early 2010s to 2020s, with the exact date range currently being disputed among researchers.[1][2] This generation was named after the first letter in the Greek alphabet. Most members of Generation Alpha are the children of late Generation X (Xennial micro– generation cuspers) and Millennials.
Definition
There is no consensus yet on the birth years for Generation Alpha. McCrindle Research uses 2010–2024.[3] However other sources, while they have not specified a range for Generation Alpha, have specified end years for Generation Z of 2012[4] or 2013,[5] to which if applied to Generation Alpha, the oldest members would be born in 2013, or 2014.
Use of media technology
Most members of Generation Alpha are growing up using smartphones and tablet computers for their childhood entertainment. Many are exposed to such devices as soothing distractions or educational aids.[6] Screen time with babies, toddlers and preschoolers became far more popular in the mid 2010s.
Being born in environments where the use of electronic devices is everywhere, however, has its own challenges.[7] These problems include although are not limited to cyberbullying and inappropriate materials.
Parental Internet usage
Generation Alpha are also being surrounded with adult Internet use starting shortly after their lives begin. The parents of Generation Alpha, mostly Millennials, are very heavy social media users.
Generation Alpha Media
Map of countries by total fertility rate (2022–2023), referring to the average number of children that are born to a woman over her lifetime, according to the Population Reference Bureau
Population pyramid of the world in 2024
One of the two playground sections at the south end of Loreto Playground, on Van Nest Avenue between Tomlinson Avenue and Haight Avenue in Morris Park, Bronx. It is clear that the various parts of the park were constructed or renovated at different times, putting them in varying states of repair or disrepair. This playground section, for example, looks nearly brand new.
This chart shows infant mortality rates by world regions from 1950 to 2021.
A child in a medical mask during the coronavirus pandemic.
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References
- ↑ Generation Alpha | Years, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica (in en). www.britannica.com (2025-10-05). Retrieved 2025-10-27.
- ↑ New Data from our Study on Gen Alpha (in en). springtideresearch.org (2024-7-26).
- ↑ Understanding Generation Alpha (in en-US). mccrindle.com.au (2022-07-06). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ↑ Dimmock, Michael. Defining generations: Where Millennials end and post-Millennials begin (January 17, 2019)Pew Research Center. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ↑ Bennett, Neil. 2019 Data Show Baby Boomers Nearly 9 Times Wealthier Than Millennials (in EN-US). United States Census Bureau (August 1, 2022). Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ↑ Here's Who's Coming After Generation ZBusiness Insider. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ↑ After Gen Z, Meet Gen AlphaAmerican Broadcasting Company. Retrieved August 8, 2021.